Baler Manual - PTR Baler & Compactor

1 2207 EAST ONTARIO STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA. 19134. VERTICAL BALERS. FOR DEPENDABLE, COST-SAVING RECYCLING. ENGINEERED FOR SUPERIOR DURABILITY & MAXIMUM SAFETY. Model #_____. Serial #_____. TABLE OF CONTENTS. INTRODUCTION 3. GENERAL 4. WARRANTY 5. SAFETY/TRAINING INFORMATION 6-10. CONTROL LAYOUT 11. Baler OPERATING MODES 12. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 13-16. SAFE BALE EJECTION PROCEDURE 17-18. BALING WIRE IMFORMATION 19. PLC TROUBLESHOOTING 20-25. GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING 26-30. LOCKOUT PROCEDURES 31-32. Baler MINIMUM CLEARANCE CHART 33. INSTALLATION INFORMATION 34-36. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 37-40. ELECTRICAL INFORMATION 41-48. ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS 49-54. HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC 55-56. PRESSURE SETTING & CHECKING PROCEDURES 57-58.

2 Baler CYLINDER REPLACEMENT 59. DECAL & INSTRUCTION PLATES PLACEMENT 60. PARTS & SERVICE 61. WALL BRACKET KIT 62. MECHANICAL PARTS INFORMATION 63. LIMIT SWITCH INFORMATION 64. Baler PARTS DESCRIPTION & NUMBERS 65-67. Revised 10/2016. Congratulations on your purchase of a PTR Baler . PTR is known for producing balers with the highest safety and quality standards in the industry. All PTR Balers are factory tested and receive a vigorous quality assurance inspection to insure top performance and safety in the field. Many of the advanced design features on our balers make operation easy without sacrificing safety. At PTR Baler and Compactor , operator safety is our number one priority. We ask that all operators read and fully understand this Manual and view the provided safety/operational video.

3 All Baler operators must be at least 18 years old. UL Approved and CUL Approved. **IMPORTANT**. A. The operating keys are located inside of the control panel. A tool is required to open the control box and only trained and authorized service personnel should enter following proper lockout/tagout procedures. B. When power has been properly connected, press the Down/Up button and observe the direction of the rotation of the motor. Look at the motor fan, proper rotation is clockwise. (As indicated by arrow on motor). If fan rotation is not clockwise, follow lock out/tag out procedures and interchange any two of the three power conductors, re- check for proper rotation. This should correct the problem.

4 GENERAL. PTR's vertical downstroke Baler is designed with the operator's safety in mind. However, as with most industrial equipment, the ultimate responsibility for safety rests with the operator. It is the operator's duty to be thoroughly familiar with this Manual and video before operating the Baler . Additional operator responsibilities are to insure that the units' operation is in accordance with safety requirements and codes, especially all applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( ) standards and American National Standard Institute ( ) Regulations. PTR strongly recommends that current, completed, applicable ANSI and OSHA standards are available to operators at all times.

5 PTR Baler and Compactor Company strongly recommends: Keep the Baler clean and free of contaminant. Failure may cause illness or death. Bale clean Cardboard only. Note: The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. We reserve the right to make changes, and alterations to the equipment and information contained herein at anytime. WARRANTY. PTR Baler AND Compactor COMPANY warrants all equipment when operated, maintained and installed, and used in normal service for a period of three hundred sixty-five (365) days after the date of installation to be free from defects in material and workmanship. The responsibility of PTR Baler AND Compactor COMPANY, under this warranty to the purchaser, except as to title, shall not in any case exceed the cost of correcting defects in the equipment.

6 Warranty repair or replacements shall not extend the initial warranty period. PTR Baler AND Compactor COMPANY shall under no circumstances be responsible for any loss of business or profit to the purchaser or any other consequential damages in connection with the sale of such equipment or any obligation under this warranty. The foregoing shall constitute the sole remedy of the purchaser, and the responsibility of PTR Baler AND. Compactor COMPANY. Warranty repairs and/or replacements (at our option), will be made for both parts and labor. The authorized service center must use PTR Baler AND Compactor COMPANY authorized parts. Labor will be allowed at a maximum of ($40) hourly rate. Premium rates will be at the customer's accountability.

7 All warranty calls must be called into PTR Baler AND. Compactor COMPANY for dispatch. 1-800-523-3645. All parts, components or accessories requiring repair or replacement, within the warranty period, shall be returned PREPAID, to the PTR Baler AND Compactor COMPANY at the expense of the buyer, lessee, or consignee. The PTR Baler AND Compactor COMPANY. will return at its expense replacement parts, components or accessories found to be defective. Shipment of parts under warranty shall be made via United Parcel Service or Parcel Post. Cost of any other means or transportation shall be paid by the equipment user. PTR Baler AND Compactor COMPANY does not assume any responsibility of liability for improper use of the equipment or improper installation of any unit, part or accessory which may cause damage to the unit.

8 The installation of parts or accessories manufactured or sold by any other supplier shall be deemed to void all warranties. Warranty claims for equipment will not be proceeded unless a properly completed and signed warranty card (attached to the installation checklist) has been received. NON-WARRANTABLE REPAIRS. 1. Routine adjustments; limit switches, pressure switch, or relief valve. 2. Tightening of hydraulic fittings and terminal connections. 3. Electrical fuses, tripped over loads or breakers. 4. Power to the unit, phase change, motor rotation change, facility electrical problems, or damage by customer from improper electrical hook up to unit. 5. Addition of hydraulic oil. 6. Ejector system parts such as chains, t-hooks, and shackles.

9 7. Repairs necessitated by improper use such as failure to follow instructions and abuse of equipment. 8. Operator error (example: chamber door not closed tight enough or gate not pulled down flush to top of chamber door). 9. Damage or install errors from customer supplied installer. NOTE: Always have Serial and Model Number of unit ready when calling for service. Baler Safety and Training Outline I. Scope - Employers should designate a Safety/Risk Manager or equivalent person that has qualifications necessary to evaluate and manage safety and operational training issues related to the operation of baling equipment as part of their operator safety and training program. Each individual Baler owner should develop their own training program specific to their equipment, personnel, processes, environment, and unique site application.

10 A. Your company safety official should conducted a hazard assessment of the various baling equipment utilized at your facility and use the information from the hazard assessment to develop a company specific Baler safety training program. The hazard assessment should include at a minimum the following: 1) Identification of material being baled. (clean cardboard only). 2) Hazards associated with the baling equipment and material baled. 3) An initial and then periodic review of the capabilities, qualifications, and training of any person who may potentially encounter the identified hazards. B. Your company safety official should evaluated the means and methods of controlling the hazards identified in the hazard assessment; including information such as industry and regulatory requirements, instructions for the operation, inspection and maintenance of balers, and other information appropriate to the identified hazards.